Finance Officer

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and ambitious intergovernmental organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration across Europe and globally?

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the Finance team of the Administration division in Brussels as a Finance Officer. Here, you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.

The EFTA Secretariat serves the four EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Luxemburg.

The Administration Division (ADM) provides internal services and support to the whole organisation, including in the fields of facilities management, finance, human resources and information technology.

This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Division: Administration Division

Location: Brussels

Type/Duration of appointment: Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered.

Start date: As soon as possible, and no later than 1 March 2027

Job reference: VA 18/2026

Job description

The position entails hands-on responsibility for financial control and reporting. The Finance Officer is also expected to be able to lead improvement initiatives within the Administration division.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and analysis

• Controlling of accounting and coordinating the year-end closure process

• Project management of business improvement processes

• Overseeing procurement, contract and travel management

• Acting as Head of Finance when necessary

The financial officer will be a part of the financial department within the administration division and reports directly to the Head of Finance. The department consists of four staff members; the Head of Finance, the Finance Officer and two Finance Coordinators. The financial department is responsible for the financial management of the organization with offices in Brussels, Luxemburg and Geneva, as well as EFTA’s Financial Mechanism Office.

Essential Skills

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields

• At least five years of relevant work experience in the fields of financial management, accounting, controlling, audit, and/or consulting

• Solid understanding of accounting, controlling, and reporting

• Sound knowledge of and experience in using at least one accounting software package, and excellent command of MS Excel

• Structured and analytical mindset

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Excellent interpersonal skills, engaged, highly motivated, and able to take initiative

Ideal Skills

• Consulting experience of 2+ years is an advantage

• Experience with payroll would be an asset

• Experience in public procurement would be an asset

• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Power BI (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.)

• Experience as superuser in IT systems and/or experience with implementing systems.

• Experience in project management and leading business improvement processes

• Experience working in an international environment

• Self-reliance, autonomy and a proactive approach

Employment terms

EFTA has a dynamic and diverse work environment with the opportunity to work in a team of highly qualified people. Here you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.

EFTA also offers:

• International career and learning opportunities.

• An inclusive environment with high regard for cultural differences.

• Competitive benefit package.

Grade: A4

Annual salary: EUR 112,786.56

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised. Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.

EFTA is an international organisation, and the salaries and related payments are normally exempt from income taxation by the EFTA Member States and in the host states of the EFTA duty stations. Depending on the candidate’s family status, benefits and allowances may apply.

This position is only open to nationals of all the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). Applicants must apply via the EFTA e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.

Contact

• For further information on the post: Anna Maria Axelsdottir, Head of Finance, Annamaria.axelsdottir@efta.int

• Questions on the recruitment process and technical issues: HR.support@efta.int

Deadline for applications: October 18th 2026